Unleashing the Power of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

With our panel giving expert insight (alongside Q&A ith the audience) we will work through:

• ERG maturity model – What are the areas where an ERG might have an impact and what might 'maturity' look like for each
• How to unleash the power inside the ERG – Insight and practical examples from the panel based on the  maturity model
• How to unleash the power outside the ERG – Insight and practical examples from the panel based on  the maturity model

Including:

• The challenge of ‘time’ – ERGs take time to run/manage. How to get line managers to buy in and see the value when they might see this work as  conflicting with your other roles
• How to keep ERG leaders and members engaged? – Often the same people remain engaged, what steps  could you take to keep circulation and rotation of roles and new committee  members?

Our panellsts are:

Heidi Robertson - Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion, ABB. Heidi joined ABB in 2001 and has held various leadership roles on local, regional and global level. Currently Heidi is Group Head of Diversity & Inclusion. She has been fronting the company’s ambitious Diversity & Inclusion efforts the past five years and launched the Diversity and Inclusion strategy 2030 with the aim to ensure inclusion of all and equality across all dimensions. ABB is a leading global technology company with about 105,000 talented employees operating in over 100 countries.

Leandra Stanley - Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Comscore.  I lead the development and implementation of DEIB programs and initiatives that foster a culture of belonging and equity for all employees. Wit  a background in data and operations content management, I bring a unique perspective and skill set to this role, combining analytical thinking, cross-functional communication, and project management abilities. I serve as a subject matter expert and a public representative for Comscore's DEIB efforts, building partnerships and networks with other D&I professionals and organizations. I also evaluate and ensure that NASA-funded science activities align with the core value of inclusion, and participate in a global networking community that connects diverse professionals. 

René Moulinié, Director of Employee Experience and DEIB, Model N.  As a passionate culture champion, I have a proven track record of creating people-first cultures. I believe that humanizing a brand and approaching culture the same way we do products is key to creating the organizational cultural change necessary to elevate the employee's experience throughout every step of the talent lifecycle.